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Welcome
We increasingly use digital tools for everything: to find jobs, to socialise, to shop cheaply,
conveniently and with less damage to the environment. We are using social media, like Twitter and
Facebook, to define who we are.
There is growing evidence that their use changes how we relate to each other as well as with whom we connect. Thus it is urgent to ensure that everyone understands the value of the Internet and related technologies for themselves - to make an informed choice about using them, understanding their potential and contributing to their design.
Nowadays, in Britain, access is available to (nearly) all. We celebrate the arrival of the Digital Region in South Yorkshire by asking: beyond access what is necessary to support people in exploring their potential?
There is growing evidence that their use changes how we relate to each other as well as with whom we connect. Thus it is urgent to ensure that everyone understands the value of the Internet and related technologies for themselves - to make an informed choice about using them, understanding their potential and contributing to their design.
Nowadays, in Britain, access is available to (nearly) all. We celebrate the arrival of the Digital Region in South Yorkshire by asking: beyond access what is necessary to support people in exploring their potential?
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Nick Jeans Trying to figure out a way for digitally capable NEETS to help train digitally-excluded (maybe elderly) in an environment that feels safe to both.
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Karen Tomorrow I'm talking about Proboscis' bookleteer (http://bookleteer.com/) at Be2camp Brum 2010 (http://be2camp.ning.com/page/be2camp-brum-2010). Looking at the list of presenters I think it might be interesting in the context of digital inclusion. I'll be sure to promote Inspiring Digital Engagement Festival there too!
Karen Reading about the approach to digital inclusion that the government's 'digital champion' Martha Lane Fox is taking: http://bit.ly/diVzWY
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Karen Interesting article about text messaging as public engagement: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jul/14/send-text-message-police
Developed by Andrew Wilson of Thumbprint whose background is in socially engaged arts projects such as AnywhereBlogs Bus Stop project (http://blinkmedia.org/blog/?p=157) and Bluevend (http://blinkmedia.org/blog/?p=103)
Karen Welcome to our newest members! Great to have you here. I hope some of you can make it to Sheffield in September. We're currently promoting the event as widely as possible so if you know someone this would appeal to please send the link to them. And please blog, tweet and repost where appropriate..
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sofia getting started on an inspiring digital inclusion project in south london. Great to meet others here who are inspired by digital engagement. Hope to learn from all of you
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